Built a Free Online PDF Tool - Here's Why I Didn't Use Python
Hey everyone! I just launched www.ekpdftool.online, a completely free, web-based PDF manipulation tool built with JavaScript.
Why JavaScript Instead of Python?
While Python is great for backend services, I chose JavaScript because:
- Instant Processing: All operations run directly in your browser
- No Server Overhead: Your files never leave your computer
- Fast Performance: Client-side processing means zero latency
- Easy to Scale: Pure frontend means unlimited concurrent users
Features Include:
PDF Merge - Combine multiple PDFs into one
PDF Compress - Reduce file size without losing quality
PDF to Images - Extract pages as image files
More features coming soon!
Try it now!
Visit ekpdftool.online - completely free, no ads, no sign-up required.
Would love feedback on features, UX, or any bugs you find! Let me know in the comments.
Happy coding!
Top comments (1)
Love this approach 👏
Running everything in the browser is such a smart move for PDF tools — faster for users and much better for privacy.
Also respect the no ads, no signup choice. That alone makes people more likely to try it.
Bookmarked to test it out.